Moving Systems: Mint Racers Race Team Members : Will Lena
The Challenge To design and create a car that will roll down a track at the fastest possible speed. You only have $700 to purchase supplies to construct your car. at
Materials Budget ItemCost per Item Number Purchased Total Cost Lifesaver Mints$ Straw$ Popsicle Stick$ Masking tape – 12”$ Notebook Card$ Paper Clips$ Total Spent350
Car 1 Test Results TimeGot stuck Distance5 feet
Improving our Design Our Goal: To stop rubbing on the sides and go down the whole track With our $200 we purchased: A wheel A popsicle stick tape
Car 2 Test Results
Car 3 Test Results TimeGot stuck Distance0.22 feet
Design Process Strength At the final race Went down the Whole track Future Goal To make it go faster down the track
Team Collaboration Strength Agreed on Everything, and Did not fight Future Goal To make a better design for the car
The Final Race